I love his southern style and passion; it's a rebel yell from the other side.

As a scientist, I agree with the skepticism. This year's cold is credited to the lack of activity in El Nino (magma flows under the pacific). It makes a good point as to what is more influential greenhouse gases or magma flows. Again, as a scientist, I see the difficulties in trying to quantify each source.

I will say though that of all the major things that influence the weather: magma flows, sun spots, cloud cover, cycles and greenhouse gases emissions, greenhouse gases are the only ones that humans can influence. If the result is moving towards renewable energy sources, which generally encourages local energy capture which helps us in the balance of payments vs foreign countries, that's a good thing. If less greenhouse gases are a good thing in keeping us from a movement out of an ice age as he suggests, that's also a good thing.

I recall and article that spoke of the first scientist who warned of global warming. It went on to say that these scientists are now disappointed that the information is no longer used for science but politics.

Dashouse. I didn't say it wasn't getting warmer, I said that the main cause for the hoopla was money and political power, fear for the masses. I also said that I didn't believe it was my fault because I drove a non hybrid.

Welcome back! Some global warming theories project that the northern hemisphere is going to get colder, while the southern gets hotter. That seems to be happening. In 2 days, Sydney is projected to reach 47 Celsius, which is 116 Fahrenhait. Apparently it will be the hottest place on the planet, like we didn't know that already ;).

T: Oh, I love knowing that I'm sharing Sage! He is one of THE coolest men alive!

Melain: Heh heh ~ Sage is definitely passionate ~ about a great many things! Nothing wishy washy about that man! As for the girl and her looks, yes ~ she is definitely hard to say "no" to! And just like I said in the poem I wrote for her when she was born, she does have the kind of eyes that make heaven wish for bigger skies!